Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colchica
ID:
783884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kem.-Nath.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 3: 3 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783217

Common Names

  • Colchica Iris
  • Colchica Flag
  • Colchica Siberian Iris

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Description

Iris colchica (also called 'Colchic Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow with a purple-blue blotch.

Uses & Benefits

Iris colchica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris colchica is a blue-violet flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris colchica is a species of Iris native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Iris colchica

Iris colchica can be found in the Caucasus region.

Iris colchica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris colchica?

Iris colchica

What is the common name of Iris colchica?

Colchis Iris

What type of habitat does Iris colchica prefer?

Iris colchica prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Iris genus

Iris acutiloba, Iris adriatica, Iris afghanica, Iris aitchisonii, Iris alberti, Iris albomarginata, Iris alexeenkoi, Iris almaatensis, Iris anguifuga, Iris antilibanotica, Iris aphylla, Iris arenaria, Iris assadiana, Iris atrofusca, Iris atropurpurea, Iris aucheri, Iris auranitica, Iris baldshuanica, Iris barbatula, Iris barnumiae, Iris basaltica, Iris benacensis, Iris bicapitata, Iris binata, Iris bismarckiana, Iris bloudowii, Iris boissieri, Iris bostrensis, Iris bracteata, Iris brevicaulis, Iris bucharica, Iris bulleyana, Iris bungei, Iris cabulica, Iris camillae, Iris carterorum, Iris cathayensis, Iris caucasica, Iris cedreti, Iris chrysographes, Iris chrysophylla, Iris clarkei, Iris colchica, Iris collettii, Iris confusa, Iris cristata, Iris crocea, Iris cuniculiformis, Iris curvifolia, Iris cycloglossa,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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